Photos by gblauer

Costellobr working her way up the first pitch of Treasure of the Sierra Madre. This was the last pitch on the last day of a 6 day climbing trip.

Costellobr searching for the Treasure on the first pitch (5.10a) of the Treasure of the Sierra Madre.

gblauer finishing up the first pitch of gettin' wood. Note the clothing...it was COLD in EPC during our January week. Photo by mitchal.

Mitchal and Vincente completing the 6th pitch (5.10d) on Space Boyz. This photo was taken from the summit of Estrallita.

Phil rapping off the western spire, late on a January afternoon. Photo by Mitchal, editing by gblauer.

Phil leading the first pitch of Gettin' Wood (5.10d) on the north side (no sun all day long) of the Eastern Spire. It was cold in the shade in mid January.

Mitchal kissing the nalgene bottle goodbye, moments before he pitched it 150 feet off of the saddle of the spires. Yeah, the bottle survived just fine!

Brenda on the first pitch (5.10d) of Gettin' Wood. Upon reaching the belay, it promptly started pouring rain. Add high winds and you have a very cold group of climbers!

Vincente belaying Phil on the Western spire. This was the last climb of the day, as the sun was setting. This pitch is very exposed with a cool rap off the south side from the top of the spire. Photo by Mitchal.

gblauer on the summit of Estrallita. A great introduction to EPC multi-pitch climbing, as Estrallita is not overly exposed, nor is the climbing difficult (5.10b pitches, with alternate routes for the 2 5.11 pitches). Oh yeah, be sure to check out the summit register and goodies (the book is great!) Photo by Costellobr.

Mario, gblauer and costellobr climbing the fin on Estrallita. it's a great climb for those challenged by exposure, as it is not a typical EPC multipitch. Photo was shot from the road, 6 pitches down.

Mitchal enjoying his walk up Jungle Boy. This is a fun route with a small, well protected roof. Note the pavillion below, there are lots of holes in the top due to Jungle Wall rock fall.

Patrick's first trip to EPC. He's hooked! Here he is on the Mota wall, I think he is leading Sleep Walkin

With a snowstorm raging outdoors, Iamnotender decided to create her own indoor climbing fun. Nan and Pop weren't too thrilled when she headed up the chimney.

gblauer on a top rope (graciously set up up by a J-Tree regular). This is an easy sport climb, but with huge run outs between the bolts. Great climbing with beautiful blue skies

Iamnotender selecting just the right gear for the tree. Merry Chistmas one and all. (Oh yeah, 5 minutes later the entire tree fell over under the weight of an entire trad rack)

PA climbers tooke over the New Palz Hostel over Halloween weekend. The owner, Craig Sheppard is a great guy and runs a very nice facility. For $22 per night, you have a bed, linens, access to the common areas including the kitchen and living room.

This is MItchal not climbing. This is Mitchal drinking Gatorade. Mitchal likes Gatorade.

David Collins at the crux of MF on a beautiful November Saturday.

Shortcircuit pulling the crux on MF on a beautiful "summer" day in November

Teagueblue ascending the second pitch of Dennis.

not much of a party on mothers day party...gblauer at the crux

Mitchal belaying Teagueblue up the last pitch of Belly Roll. 70+ degree weather, blue skies...who would have predicted such a beautiful day in November?

gblauer on the crux of MF. I don't know when I will ever be able to lead a gunks 5.9! Photo by Mitchal

Hanna (and baby) making mincemeat out of MF at the PA Gunks gathering.